: maintained at length without interruption or weakening : lasting, prolonged
sustained winds
providing sustained support
sustained applause
sustained flight
They can run at sustained speeds of up to 19 mph for considerable distances, and usually only make short flights in order to escape danger or flush prey.—
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Marcy ScottThis degenerative disorder is theoretically caused by excessive and sustained forces of compression.—Tracy A. Turner
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The Braves enjoyed a renaissance under Snitker’s leadership, ushering in a line of acclaimed prospects and shrewd acquisitions that created the second-best era of sustained success in Atlanta history.
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The Chinese scientist added that further refinement is ongoing, emphasizing that translating the system into real-world applications will require sustained research and engineering improvements.
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The research describes soleus push-ups as sustained contractions rather than individual repetitions, suggesting the movement should be performed continuously over time.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2026
The issue has prompted a sustained enforcement campaign and a push for steeper penalties — developments that carry direct implications for the commercial viability of the district.
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Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
The Chinese scientist added that further refinement is ongoing, emphasizing that translating the system into real-world applications will require sustained research and engineering improvements.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The research describes soleus push-ups as sustained contractions rather than individual repetitions, suggesting the movement should be performed continuously over time.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2026
The issue has prompted a sustained enforcement campaign and a push for steeper penalties — developments that carry direct implications for the commercial viability of the district.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sustained
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“Sustained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sustained. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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